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You play as Alex, a young man trapped in a nightmare tied to his new job. The game mixes exploration and puzzle solving as you navigate eerie environments filled with unsettling imagery and jump scares. You spend most of the time running from threats while piecing together clues to escape. The story unfolds through scattered journal entries and ambient details rather than direct exposition. Controls are simple but responsive for a horror title. Set in Brazil, the game incorporates local myths and urban legends to build its atmosphere. While the narrative structure is straightforward, the tension and sound design keep things engaging. It has a 72% on Metacritic and a 4.3/5 average on Steam with over 1,000 reviews. The hand-drawn visuals have an off-putting charm that fits the theme. Players mention the game's short length but note it delivers a consistent sense of dread from start to finish.